Charge Nurse

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Las Cruces, NM is looking for a Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff and coordinate daily unit operations, ensuring patient‑centered care and adherence to quality standards.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, support clinical decision‑making, and promote evidence‑based practices to improve patient outcomes. This role requires strong leadership and a patient‑focused mindset that serves the local community.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards, safety protocols, and clinical best practices.
• Commitment to professional growth and community health impact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations, including staffing and assignments.
• Support clinical decision-making and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff to enhance skills and performance.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to promote effective patient care.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Mentorship

Job description

Role: Charge Nurse responsible for leading and supporting nursing staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily unit operations, including staffing and assignments.
• Support clinical decision-making and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff to enhance skills and performance.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to promote effective patient care.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards, safety protocols, and clinical best practices.
• Commitment to professional growth and community health impact.